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Overview

Position Summary:

The System Engineer works with the company's development team by applying an interdisciplinary approach to the successful definition, development, integration, and testing of complex In Vitro Diagnostic systems.

The system engineer documents user requirements, develops system requirements, participates in product architecture and design, drives risk analysis, and supports integration and testing activities for both on-market products as well as new product introduction. The system engineer may have interactions with customers, clinicians, third-party vendors, manufacturers, and others. This role is fully onsite at our Scripps Ranch location.

Responsibilities

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with product management and marketing early in the development cycle to define & scope customer needs and required functionality.
• Responsible for the development of the system requirements documentation.
• Applies architectural & design skills to work with senior development engineers to decompose the System Requirements Documentation into a structured hierarchy of progressively smaller, but cohesive sub-systems and well defined interfaces.
• Responsible for the creation of subsystem requirements documentation
• Responsible for conducting and documenting hazard and risk analysis for projects
• Develops system error budgets and conducts gage repeatability and reproducibility analysis
• Supports design activities as needed, and attends design reviews
• Manages continuous change, release & configuration management of the System, and its sub systems and interfaces
• Drives system integration, optimization, and root cause analysis with the development teams during system integration, Alpa testing, and device pre-Beta testing
• Works with the testing teams to develop strategies for system level product integration and testing; including software, electrical, analytic, and mechanical aspects of the system
• Supports the clinical teams as needed to ensure a structured approach to product validation
• Creates work break down schedule estimates as needed
• Operates electrical mechanical, digital equipment and test fixtures as needed
• Works well in a team
• Develops work products that reflect highly professional standards
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• May provide leadership to a small team of engineers
• May participate in interviews for new department personnel
• May work on process improvement activities
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Qualifications

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in CE, EE, ME, Biomedical or related Engineering discipline required
• 10+ years industry experience
• Experience in the full development lifecycle for product delivery to market of at least one product required
• Experience in Medical device development or other Regulated industry required
• Experience applying Six Sigma DMAIC as a means of improving, optimizing and stabilizing systems under development is desired
• Experience applying DOE to systems under development is desired
• Experience with UML is desired
• Experience in application of Human Factors is desired

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $150k to $180k. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.